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Talker's MagazineThe quirky talk radio trade mag. Check the Talk Radio Research Project- it's not very scientific, but places on the top 15 talkers list (scroll down to Talk Radio Audiences By Size)) are as hotly contested as Emmys (and mean just about as much).

The AdvocateNo, not THAT Advocate... it's the Northwest Progressive Institute's Official Blog.

Media MattersDocumentation of right-wing media in video, audio and text.

Orcinushome of David Neiwert, freelance investigative journalist and author who writes extensively about far-right hate groups

Hominid Views"People, politics, science, and whatnot"
Darryl is a statistician who fights imperialism with empiricism, gives good links and wry commentary.

Jesus' General An 11 on the Manly Scale of Absolute Gender, a 12 on the Heavenly Scale of the 10 Commandments and a 6 on the earthly scale of the Immaculately Groomed.

Irrational Public Radio "informs, challenges, soothes and/or berates, and does so with a pleasing vocal cadence and unmatched enunciation. When you listen to IPR, integrity washes over you like lava, with the pleasing familiarity of a medium-roast coffee and a sensible muffin."

The Moderate VoiceThe voice of reason in the age of Obama, and the politics of the far-middle.

News Hounds Dogged dogging of Fox News by a team who seems to watch every minute of the cable channel so you don't have to.

HistoryLinkFun to read and free encyclopedia of Washington State history. Founded by the late Walt Crowley, it's an indispensable tool and entertainment source for history wonks and surfers alike.

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The Reagan WingHearin lies the real heart of Washington State Republicans. Doug Parris runs this red-meat social conservative group site which bars no holds when it comes to saying who they are and who they're not; what they believe and what they don't; who their friends are and where the rest of the Republicans can go. Well-written, and flaming.

This year it's an Olde McCain family recipe, personally purloined by the nimble-fingered Cindy McCain, and pawned off for years as her own. Actually she stole it from The Twinkies™ Cookbook, by Ruth Royal of Cody, Wyoming.

In a bowl, combine the blueberry Jell-O and 1 1/2 cups of the boiling water and stir
until dissolved. Add the blueberries and stir until blended and slightly thickened. Allow to cool completely.

In another bowl, combine the strawberry Jell-O and remaining 1 1/2 cups boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add the strawberries and stir until blended and slightly thickened. Allow to cool completely.

Place half of the Twinkie pieces in a 6-quart glass bowl or trifle dish. In a separate bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk and stir according to the package instructions. Spoon half of the pudding over the Twinkies.

Spoon the blueberry mixture over the pudding spreading evenly. Top with the remaining Twinkie pieces. Spoon the remaining pudding over the Twinkies, spreading evenly. Spoon the strawberry mixture over the pudding, spreading evenly.

Hostess Cupcakes, joanie! We could never afford them, and my neighbor had them every day in her lunch at school.

Those twinkies are used in place of ladyfingers, which are glorified twinkies without the creme filling. I have seen that recipe before, using much more expensive ingredients. But if there is no chocolate or berry pie, why bother with dessert???

Interesting that the media obsesses over every syllable that comes out of Michelle Obama's mouth, but gives Cindy a pass regarding the drugs she stole from a charity to feed her prescription drug addiction. Interesting that Cindy's spending of over 700K on clothes this last month does not earn her the title of "elitist" but the idea of Michelle having an Ivy League education does.

Anyway, here is recipe I like to take to BBQ picnics:

2 large cans of B&M Baked Beans

1/2 to 1 cup dark molasses

1 or 2 walla walla sweet onions cut into thin rings

1/2 package of regular Little Smokies sausages OR maple bacon

salt to taste

Chop up the bacon or sausages into very small slices, brown in a skillet until slightly cooked--do not overcook.

Drain completely on a paper towel.

Put all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours. Taste to determine if you want a little more molasses or salt.

It is rumored that Duffman is still in recovery from his previous blog addiction and depression as a result Sen Clinton getting knocked out of the Presidential race by Obama. Either that or he is working behind the scenes to ensure that Hillary successfully hijacks the nomination from Obama at the Demo convention next month. Nothing has been confirmed or denied at this time.

Madonna has long been a bellweather of cultural decay. Good quote about her.

Hey - it's all about Madonna - she's made her millions and odds are she'll get the divorce she's looking for. Will A-rod be her next boy toy ? That will diminish him more to many if he does. Remember his infamous quote upon leaving Seattle ?"It's not about the money".

KVI am 570 KHz Visit the burnt-out husk of one of the seminal right-wing talkers in all the land. Here's where once trilled the reactionary tones of Rush Limbaugh, John Carlson, Kirby Wilbur, Mike Siegel, Peter Weissbach, Floyd Brown, Dinky Donkey, and Bryan Suits.
Now it's Top 40 hits from the '60's & '70's aimed at that diminishing crowd who still remembers them and can still hear.

KTTH am 770 KHzRight wing home of local, and a whole bunch of syndicated righties such as Glennn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, Michael Medved, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Lars Larsony, and for an hour a day: live & local David Boze.